User manual COBRA MR HH400 EU

[. . . ] 400-BR-F 6/23/04 2:09 PM Page 1 Introduction Our Thanks to You and Customer Assistance Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarineTM VHF radio. Properly used, this product will give you many years of reliable service. How Your CobraMarineTM VHF Radio Works This radio is a battery powered portable transceiver for use afloat. It gives you 2-way vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore station communications, primarily for safety and secondarily for navigation and operational purposes. [. . . ] The rest of the plain numbered channels and all of the A channels, such as 01A, 03A, and 04A, transmit and receive on a single frequency, which is termed simplex operation. When in simplex operation, the A icon will appear on the LCD (see illustration on page A2). 22 English NOTE All the listed channels are pre-programmed at the factory according to international regulations, those of Industry Canada (Canada) and those of the FCC (U. S. A. ). They cannot be altered by the user nor can modes of operation be changed between simplex and duplex. These can be programmed on the radio by the local dealer or distributor. Nothing comes close to a Cobra® 23 400-BR-F 6/23/04 2:10 PM Page 24 Installation Included in this Package · Installation Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip · Included in this Package Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip You should find all of the following items in the package with your CobraMarineTM VHF radio: Radio Wrist Strap Drop-In Battery Charger* Antenna Installation The flexible Antenna for the radio is shipped separately in the package and must be attached before you use the radio. Align the base of the antenna with the Install Antenna socket in the top of the radio. CAUTION Operating the radio without the antenna in place may damage the unit. The radio is not waterproof until the antenna and battery pack are in place with their seals properly seated. Flexible Antenna Battery Charger Power Cord Battery Tray with Six AA NiMH Batteries Wrist Strap Your radio comes with the Wrist Strap already attached. It can be easily removed if you choose not to use it. Wrist Strap For connection to AC wall outlet. Battery Charger Power Cord Operating Instruction Manual Belt Clip For connection to 12 volt source through cigarette lighter. * The charger is to be used for charging purposes only. It is not to be used during normal operation. 24 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra® 25 400-BR-F 6/23/04 2:11 PM Page 26 Installation Antenna, Wrist Strap and Belt Clip Installation Batteries and Charger · Belt Clip Use the Belt Clip to carry your radio around with you. Insert the knob on the back of the radio into the channel on the back of the belt clip. You must have the radio upside-down, as shown, to insert or remove it from the belt clip. Once the knob has been inserted Insert Knob onto Belt Clip all the way into the belt clip channel, the radio will swing freely while being securely retained. Batteries and Charger Six Rechargeable Batteries The radio is shipped with six rechargeable NiMH (NickelMetal Hydride) Batteries in the package. When your rechargeable Batteries begin to discharge too quickly, it is time to install new ones. It is not to be used during normal operation. Battery Compartment Lock Installing the Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment by turning the screw anticlockwise 1/4 turn. Align the batteries with the slots in the battery tray and insert them. Be sure to match the polarity markings on the batteries with those on the tray. Be sure the seal is in its groove and not pinched between the tray and the body of the radio. After the NiMH batteries are installed in the radio, they will need to be charged before they can be used. CAUTION The gasket on the base of the battery pack is essential for the radio to be waterproof. Be certain that it is not dislodged and that it fits properly into the radio. Some marine suppliers accept old batteries for recycling and many municipal waste disposal agencies have special provisions for battery disposal. Install Batteries Secure Radio Waterproof Sealing Se co nd ar yI co ns 26 English Nothing comes close to a Cobra® 27 400-BR-F 6/23/04 2:11 PM Page 28 Installation Batteries and Charger Initial Charge The CobraMarineTM provided NiMH batteries can be Charged at home, in your car or in your boat using the appropriate AC or 12 volt power cord with the charger. [. . . ] During channel scan (while receiving an incoming transmission), you can choose from the following: a. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to resume scanning channels. If you do not press any buttons within ten seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning channels. During channel scan (while not receiving a transmission), you can choose from the following: a. [. . . ]